Ringier AG (founded in 1833 in Zofingen/Switzerland) is the largest Swiss media company.

In its domestic market Ringier successfully controls all dynamic growth markets and occupies top positions in all major media in the classic and electronic popular and entertainment sector and in the printing sector.

With a commitment in the deregulated markets of Central and Eastern Europe and in Asia Ringier is also the most international of all Swiss media and printing firms.

Ringier is a multinational media company with around 8000 employees in China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Vietnam. Worldwide, Ringier publishes more than 120 newspapers and magazines and produces and markets more than 20 TV programmes. The company also holds considerable stakes in television and radio stations and operates about 80 websites and mobile platforms. It has eleven printing plants.

Ringier is a wholly-owned family firm which is still led by a member of the family in the fifth generation. Michael Ringier, owner and publisher is Chairman of Ringier Holding AG. CEO Christian Unger is in charge of the operational management of the Ringier Group